University of California
Ethan Sawyer
How to Write the UC Essay Prompts 2023/2024 (+ ...

This guide covers how to write the UC essay prompts (or PIQs) with exercises and essay examples to help you along the way.

Common App, Student Resources
Ethan Sawyer
How to Write a Successful Common App Activities ...

Write an impressive college activities list for your common app using this step-by-step guide and awesome activities list for college applications example, with notes on how to select the right verbs and to decide how many hours per week to list. 

How to Write a Successful Common App Activities List
Personal Statement
Ethan Sawyer
27 Outstanding College Essay Examples From Top ...

Use these outstanding college essay examples to learn how to write your personal statement and supplemental essays for the college application.

Supplemental Essays
Ethan Sawyer
Why This College Essay Guide + Examples

Stand out on your Why This College essay. Read our Why This College essay examples and follow our clear guidelines to make sure you avoid potential pitfalls, include essential details in your Why This School essay, and use our tried-and-true research tools.

Student Resources
Andrew Simpson
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation for ...

Learn how to ask for a letter of recommendation for college with my comprehensive step-by-step guide and real-world examples

stanford

How to Write the Stanford Supplemental Essays: Examples + Guide 2023/2024

This guide covers each of the eleven Stanford supplemental essay prompts with exercises and examples to help you along the way.

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A How-To Guide for the Short Answer Questions for Highly-Selective Colleges

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If you’re a student applying to one of many highly selective colleges, use my How-To-Guide for some extra help answering the short answer questions in your college application.

How to Write the Stanford Roommate Essay + Examples

The Stanford Roommate Essay is a great way to introduce yourself to your future roomie. Learn tips for how to write the Stanford Roommate Essay.

How Big of a Difference Can the College Admissions Essays Make in Highly Selective College Admissions?

If you’re a student applying to a highly selective college or university, it is extremely important to submit stellar admissions essays. In this blog, College Essay Guy and a special guest will walk you through the components that you can include in your college essay that will make a difference when applying to highly selective schools.

DOs and DON'Ts for Your "Why Us?" Statement

By looking at the best and worst examples, College Essay Guy crafts the top dos and don’ts of writing your "Why Us" statement.